BlueWater
Safety Rail & Guards

Fabenco
Safety Gates

Tractel – Manntech– Cox Gomyl
Part of Alimak Group

BlueWater Manufacturing, Inc. offers industry-leading, non-penetrating guardrail systems for OSHA-compliant fall protection on flat roof building and elevated platforms.

Roof Top Safety:

• Edge Protection 

• Hatches  

• Ladders  

• Mobile Anchor Points 

• Skylights

• Safety Gates 
  
  

Construction Safety:

• Edge Protection 
  
  

Machine Guarding:

• Modular Guardrail Platforms 

• Safety Gates

In 1972, Fabenco introduced its first patented self-closing safety gate to meet the OSHA requirement for fall protection at platform and ladderway openings. 
Our full range of gates helps companies eliminate the time and expense of fabricating their own gates while providing fall protection, access control, machine guarding, pedestrian traffic management and security at ladder, platform and stair openings, as well as catwalks and mezzanines.

• Safety Gates
• Loading Dock Gates
• Mezzanine Gates
• Modular Guardrails
• Custom Gates
   

At Facade Access NAM, we unite our team’s expertise, seamlessly integrating exterior building maintenance and window washing systems into design and construction. Committed to research, engineering excellence, and sustainability, we enhance project longevity and value.

We aim to be the preferred partner for Owner/Developers, Architects, General Contractors, and Property Managers, seamlessly integrating innovative solutions.

As industry leaders, we continually raise benchmarks, offering unmatched value through sustainability and cutting-edge safety. Focused on lasting relationships and evolving client needs, we’re ready to lead the next wave of innovation, setting a gold standard in building maintenance for generations to come.

The SafetyRail 2000 (SR2K) is a non-penetrating, passive fall protection system for workplace safety in rooftop or ground level applications. Used as a portable or permanent solution, the SafetyRail 2000 System's unique design eliminates the cost and danger of potential trip hazards created by intermediate counterweights used in other guardrail systems. When the 96-pound cast iron bases are installed in a run with a 90-degree return on each end, the combined mass and the geometry of the installation creates an OSHA-compliant barrier for roof edge protection.

The SafetyRail 2000 Guardrail is an OSHA Fall Protection guardrail. OSHA guardrails and roof railings ensure OSHA Compliance using a passive fall protection system. The SafetyRail 2000 Guardrail is part of BlueWater Manufacturing's SR2K system, a non-penetrating, passive fall protection system for workplace safety in rooftop or ground level applications. Used as a portable or permanent solution, the SafetyRail 2000 System's unique design eliminates the cost and danger of potential trip hazards created by intermediate counterweights used in other guardrail systems.

The SafetyRail 2000 has been tested by a nationally-recognized engineering firm and found to be in accordance with OSHA regulations. These regulations are in fall protection for guardrail; sections 1910.23 and sections 1926.500 - 1926.503.

The SafetyRail 2000 Base was designed to be capable of handling infinite safety rail positioning meanwhile durable enough to maintain OSHA compliance with the custom-engineered locking system.

The Architectural Series combines our non-penetrating guardrail system with an architectural appeal for those applications where appearance of the railing is important. The Architectural Series has a pleasing sightline and can enhance the overall appearance of your building while maintaining a fall protection barrier around the roof edge that meets OSHA Regulations. Since the Architectural Series utilizes the same patented, non-penetrating base as the SafetyRail 2000, your roof system will maintain its integrity and not be compromised by having to penetrate the roof surface for installation. The Architectural Series is ideal for new building construction, adding passive fall protection to an existing building or as an addition to existing guardrails.

Architectural Series Cut Sheet 
 

The StealthRail folding guardrail is a collapsible, portable guardrail and safety rail system. Designed with a one-way pivot assembly, the guardrail folds when used on a surface and does not exceed a vertical plane when in the upright position. A detent pin on each pivot assembly locks the safety guard rail in the upright position. When the system is in its folded position, there are clean sightlines from ground level and the building's architectural integrity is preserved.
 

StealthRail Cut Sheet

BlueWater Manufacturing's newest guardrail system, SafetyRail 2000FG, is constructed out of fiberglass. The FG Safety Rail (patent-pending) is the ideal passive fall protection system for rooftop fall protection when telecommunication equipment is present and can't have metal guardrails that will interfere with RF signals. This RF-transparent guardrail is non-penetrating and can be used as a portable or permanent fall protection system.

The rail sections of the SafetyRail 2000FG can be mounted in infinite directions, enabling endless configurations and fast and easy installation. They are made from a polyester, fire retardant, UV inhibited and a UV coated material.

The SG Series Standing Seam Metal Roof Guardrail offers optimal fall protection for standing seam metal roof applications, providing mandated worker protection for ladder egress/ingress and roof edge fall protection. The SG Series Galvanized Base Plate can be incorporated with BlueWater's Architectural Series Guardrail, SafetyRail 2000 or the PermaLine Warning Line System.

The PermaLine was designed for permanent placement of a Warning Line System for roof edge fall protection. With this innovative system, you will no longer have to make monthly trips to your rooftop to replace torn or worn out plastic flagging. In addition, you will no longer have to inventory the flagging for future replacements. Once in place, the PermaLine remains intact until you want to move it. Best of all, it's a non-penetrating system. The PermaLine (Patent Pending) is the only permanent Warning Line System in the market place. It is not a motion stopping devise. It is a highly visible warning barrier. It exceeds OSHA regulations for warning line systems. Please call us for more details. OSHA has had some recent interpretations on warning line systems. Please visit our OSHA web page for important links regarding the use of warning line systems.

PermaLine Cut Sheet

BlueWater's patent-pending and non-penetrating ParaRail exceeds OSHA regulations and allows workers full access to a leading edge on a flat roof or the roof's parapet. May be used as a permanent solution to a rooftop leading edge or may be moved as needed.
 

ParaRail Cut Sheet

The Raised MidRail is used to fit over ductwork and keep a continuous run of SafetyRail 2000, reducing the need for outriggers at the interruption.

The StepRail enables a continuous run of SafetyRail 2000 when the roof steps up or down.

Eliminating a trip hazard at the egress/ingress point of the ladder, the Finishing Rail Extension uses the ‘D' extension to keep the bases away from the ladder landing. The Finishing Rail can be used in conjunction with any of the SafetyRail 2000 components.

The SafetyRail LP Outrigger is used to continue a run of BlueWater's SR2K when faced with obstructions such as ducting or conduit that a standard rail cannot be easily run through.

The SG2000 (patent-pending) Sliding Gate can be used in place of swing gates when there is not enough clearance to allow for a swing gate to open.

The Swing Gate provides easy access to leading edges. Easily add the Swing Gate to any new or existing SR2K safety rail system.

The BlueWater Industrial Self-Closing OSHA Ladder Safety Gate is tough, durable and best of all, economical, reliable, easy to install, and more closely matches the railings and their dimensional requirements provided for by Federal OSHA.

The gate arm is dimensioned to provide maximum opening coverage. When the gate is installed and the top rail is at the OSHA's recommended nominal height of 42", the bottom rail of the gate is positioned at a height of 21". This matches the OSHA mid-rail height for guardrails.

GuardDog Cut Sheet

Protect your rooftop and equipment with the easy-to-install and durable Ladder Guard by BlueWater Manufacturing. Featuring a unique 16 gauge galvanized steel design, the Ladder Guard provides the durability and quality necessary to protect your restricted areas. Available in customizable sizes, and promotes a safer organization and ease of liability. The Ladder Guard is ideal for:

• Construction sites
• Amusement parks
• Schools
• Industrial Environments
• Rooftop access control

Our Roof Hatch/Skylight Systems exceeds OSHA Std. 29 CFR 1910.23 and 1910.27. It is the only product available in the market with a gate assembly that meets the same OSHA regulations and requires no drilling into any surface for installation. The Roof Hatch/Skylight Systems set up in minutes and are easily dismantled for roof repair. Sized gates enable the Roof Hatch System to be located within 6 inches of the open roof hatch.

We can configure or custom manufacture to any size hatch. Please contact us for more information.

Roof Hatch/Skylight Systems Cut Sheet

BlueWater's OSHA-compliant,Skylight screen protection is non-penetrating. The Skylight Defender is specifically engineered to protect against injuries and deaths from falls through skylights. Accommodates diverse skylight protection needs and applications, available in customizable sizes.
 

Skylight Defender Installation
 

The BlueWater Hatch Defender is a non penetrating fall protection solution designed specifically for rooftop hatches. Featuring a unique compression attachment system the Hatch Defender installs in minutes without any drilling required and can also be dismantled during maintenance..

Included with every Hatch Defender is a GrabBar and GuardDog self-closing safety gate to completely protect against falls.

For added ease of egress and ingress through roof hatches and floor hatches, BlueWater offers the GrabBar. Easily adjusted to match the width of the ladder inside the hatch or wider if needed.

The easily customized BlueWater KwikGuard Modular Guardrail system provides fall protection coverage for various stationary equipment. Designed with the ability to accommodate virtually any shape or size and may attach directly to concrete pads or the unit frame.

The KwikRail Modular Safety Handrail System offers a lower-cost option for fall protection that exceeds OSHA and BOCA standards. Durable and built to last, the easy-to-install design only requires the use of a hex key.

KwikFit structural pipe fittings are made of malleable iron and are designed to make the building of handrails and pipe structures fast and easy. Using only simple hand tools, complex pipe configurations can be produced quickly and efficiently.

• Expands from 2" to 16"
• Simple and fast compression locking system
• Adjustable guardrail post allows it to comply with OSHA guardrail heights from the work surface
• Install at 8 foot increments
• Use on parapets or decking applications
• Toe Board Brackets are available for deck applications.
• Adaptors for KwikRail are available for permanent placement on buildings
• Tough safety yellow powder coat finish
• Other colors are available to match application requirements

The ParaClamps unique compression locking system makes it simple, economical and fast to install. Simply place the clamp over a parapet and slide the compression plate against the surface, turn the compression rod against the plate and your're finished!

The MedianClamp provides portable concrete median barrier protection when working on bridges, overpasses or roadways. Fast and easy-to-install, the MedianClamp compresses against the concrete median barrier and supports a cable to reach the OSHA-compliant 42" height.

• Designed specifically for Jersey barriers
• Expands from 1″ to 19″ or 1" to 25"
• Simple and fast compression locking system
• Adjustable guardrail post complies with OSHA guardrail heights from the work surface
• Install at 30 foot increments
• Adaptors for SafetyRail2000 rail sections are available

The PermaLine Roof Warning Line System by BlueWater is designed for the permanent placement near rooftop leading edges. This durable OSHA-compliant warning line system means no more wasted time spent replacing worn and torn plastic flagging.

Fabenco's safety gate toe board kit provides top rail to floor coverage, with a kick plate that keeps small objects from falling from the platform or walkway.

Easy to Install

provides continued handrail/toe board protection across platform safety gate openings.

Fabenco provides a full line of custom springs for all of its spring-loaded safety gates, including platform safety gates.

Custom springs are available for standard spring replacement, high-cycle/high-traffic operations, heavy duty applications and special environment conditions.

The Fabenco FabRail safety rail system is a component, highly versatile and effective safety solution engineered to install quickly and easily in virtually any kind of environment.

FAQs for Industrial Safety Gates

TRACTEL®''s TRACMOD® Powered Platforms feature the patented TIRAK® Powered Hoist and is the only traction hoist designed with integral dual reelers mounted to the main drive shaft to collect the tailing wire rope.

This important feature eliminates facade damage caused by dangling wire rope and danger to the public at ground level.

TRACMOD® Powered Platform come in Modular sections to accommodate changing facade and structural steel layouts and come equipped with all code-required safety features.Drawings

Technical Sheets - Powered Platforms
Tracmod® Brochure

Tractel® BMUs provide a complete automated system to access exterior building facades. Access to the platform is at the roof level and does not require the operator to assemble or dismantle or manually move equipment. Engineered safety devices control and monitor all machine functions to ensure complete operator safety and protection of all building surfaces.

A wide variety of access solutions incorporate Traveling Ladders and Gantries that are track mounted and can be powered or manually driven.

These ladders are use in exterior and interior applications often providing ease of access to the underside of glass atriums. Telescopic ladders can accommodate changing facades and roof sections.

This type of solution is often used to not only access glazed surfaces but also to provide access to lighting and overhead fire sprinkler systems that require regular maintenance.Drawings

Technical Sheet - Rolling Ladders

Portable davits and powered platforms are the most economical solution for building access in North America on structures no higher than 490 feet from grade.

TRACTEL®'s two-piece davits are designed to tilt to horizontal by mechanical means before detachment from the davit base. When the arms are lowered, the davit boom can be easily separated from the davit mast for transport to the next work location and for ease of storage when not in use.

The davit mast is equipped with transportation wheels to provide ease of movement from one location to another and to protect roofing surfaces.

Technical Sheet - Davit Systems

Track mounted Powered Davit Carriage building maintenance units are designed for low, mid and high-rise buildings.

The equipment suits applications where davits cannot be physically moved due to other roof top equipment, parapets greater than 6 feet or less than 42 inches, limited roof access and too narrow an area in which to land a powered platform.

Davit carriages are capable of servicing buildings with heights of up to 650ft. (200 m) with roof mounted hoists and 490 ft.(150 m) with self powered platforms.

Technical Sheets - Powered Davits

Telescopic Outrigger arms can be used as an alternative to traditional Davit systems. Used primarily with high parapet walls, screen walls, and mansard roofs.

Outriggers provide flexibility with reaches between 1' -6" to 8' - 5" and are used for ground rigging of platforms or bosun chairs.

For recessed or overhanging facades, sloped roofs, and the inside of glazed atriums. Monorail Systems are frequently the best practical solutions for buildings with cantilevered eyebrows. Monorails closely follow the facade, with Tracmod powered platforms suspended from trolleys to access various points of a structure.

TRACTEL®''s unique RAILSCAF monorail is designed to closely follow the roof line with manual or powered trolleys for access to the facade. RAILSCAF can be installed along an incline, providing access to facades below pitched roofs and areas with ground obstructions.

Technical Sheet - Monorail

Technical Sheet - Railscaf

National Safety Codes require all suspended building maintenance equipment on structures over 130'' (150'' or 45m in Canada) require intermittent stabilization anchors installed in the fa'§ade to provide for wind sway protection.

Stabilization can be provided by a continuous mullion track or by intermittent stabilization anchors placed every three floors or 50 feet (whichever is less) starting from the top of the building and repeating to grade in line with the support system above.

Intermittent stabilization systems are mandatory and as designed can only be used correctly when the platform comes from the roof down. The intermittent stabilization system will not work or meet code in any ground rigged application.

Tieback anchors are the most basic engineered means utilized to secure equipment and personal fall arrest systems that are used during work from suspended equipment.

Swingstage Safety tieback Anchors are designed to meet applicable safety codes, including OSHA, CalOSHA, ASME/ANSI, and CAN/CSA-Z91-M90.

Supported by a TIRAK™ motorised hoist, the SOLSIT work seat has two buckets for cleaning liquid or tools and guiding wheels.

TRACTEL® provides warranty and factory service support throughout North America for all our products.Our technicians provide code required scheduled service and inspections of building maintenance equipment and load testing of structurally attached items that must be periodically inspected to be fully compliant.

We offer evaluations and budget assistance to retrofit existing aging equipment. All repairs, replacement, upgrades and installations are performed under the direction of a registered professional engineer knowledgeable in the design and manufacture of building maintenance equipment.

TRAVSAFE® / TRAVFLEX® horizontal lifelines (HLL) are engineered and designed as a complete hands free fall protection system used on buildings where there are no parapets or in industrial environments where a fall hazard exists.

The dual cable system permits the traveler to operate hands free while staying continuously engaged for the entire length of the system. Entry and exit point options are available which permit the operator to easily enter the system anywhere along the line as required.Drawings

Tractel® Inc. Griphoist® Division has a wide range of simple temporary access equipment designed for building inspection, cleaning, and repairs when working at heights and it needs to be done quickly and safely.

SKYSAFE® modular and knockdown suspended scaffolding provides a stable, secure platform for any work being done on highrise buildings, tall structures and bridges. These sturdy, yet lightweight platforms are great for window cleaning, brick and masonry restoration, painting, maintenance, inspection and other jobs.

As a modular system, these platforms can be easily assembled in multiple configurations from 6''6'" to 59''. Built from extruded aluminum with steel end stirrups or intermediate stirrups, these platforms resist corrosion and harsh environmental conditions.

Equipped with the TIRAK™ traction hoist, the most reliable man riding hoist in the world, the Bosun chair is perfect for working on building facades up to 300' for inspection, maintenance or simple cleaning tasks.

Light and compact, its operational stability is enhanced by its guiding wheels.

When the parapet is sufficiently strong (reinforced concrete etc), our parapet clamps can be used for suspension applications.

Our PORTAFIX™ suspension beams have been designed especially for use with our SKYSAFE® suspended platforms.

They may also be used for suspending other types of platforms. Heavy duty construction the modular design allows for progressive build up of a system. Models available for flat roof tops, 4' parapet clearance and extended outreach applications.

Portafix™ allows for adjustment of beam length to accommodate different roof obstructions. Available in out reaches up to 7' with 700lb rated load.

Tractel® has more than 35 years of valuable experience in manufacturing wire rope hoists. The Tirak™ hoist is constantly being improved to apply the latest state of the art technology. All Tirak hoists are manufactured according to the highest quality standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and are made in Germany.

For man riding applications a protective secondary safety device is mandatory. For this use Tractel offers the BS and BSO Blocstop™ products. In response to the most strict safety regulations, they can easily be attached to most fittings. The «TIRFOR®» jaw-type unit fitted inside the Blocstop™ closes onto the safety wire rope and as the jaws grip over a large area causes no damage to the wire rope.

The Blocstop™ is a fall-arrest secondary safety device which, when fitted to an appropriate wire rope, can be used in conjunction with almost any lifting equipment.

Designed for use within confined enviroments like boilers, these platforms are collapsible to fit openings of 16". Available in 3' 3" (1M), 6' 6 (2m) and 9' 10" (3m) lengths with a rated capacity form 750 to 1500 lbs. depending the configuration used.

Standard SKYSAFE® rigid platforms can be utilized to provide a multi-level platform for metal claddings and other construction uses that require workers to be positioned on different levels.

Designed with full fall protection, including vertical fall protection for safe movement between levels and horizontal trolley lines on each level. SKYSAFE® is the only multi-level platform providing such fall protection.

SKYSAFE® modular and knockdown suspended scaffolding provides a stable, secure platform for any work being done on highrise buildings, tall structures and bridges. These sturdy, yet lightweight platforms are great for window cleaning, brick and masonry restoration, painting, maintenance, inspection and other jobs.

As a modular system, these platforms can be easily assembled in multiple configurations from 6''6'" to 59''. Built from extruded aluminum with steel end stirrups or intermediate stirrups, these platforms resist corrosion and harsh environmental conditions.

Circular platforms using standard platforms combined with angular elements designed and manufactured by Tractel® allow access to most vertiginous heights.

Our specialties include a wide variety of products such as blade maintenance platforms, service lifts, climb assist, material handling hoists, fall protection, evacuation and rescue, training and engineering of specific devices that are made for safely ascending and/or descending the wind turbines. The TRACTEL® Group designs and manufactures products that reduce the cost of maintenance and ensure the safety of workers at high elevations.

Bridges :
Tractel® has developed and implemented mainenance platforms on the world's most famous bridges. Our highly skilled and experienced engineers will turn your dreams into reality by designing innovative yet practical solutions.

Dams :
Maintenance time on dam surfaces is limited. Trust Tractel® access equipment for easy assembly and rapid installation.

Hand Operated Lifting and Pulling Equipment

Motorized Lifting and Pulling Equipment

Floor Handling Equipment

Load Arrester Equipment

Accessories

Load Indicator - Dynafor™

Crane scale - MWX +

Tensionmeter - Dynarope™ , Dynaline

Anchor tester - Dynaplug

Electronics load limiter - Dynasafe™

Mechanical load limiter - Dynasafe™

Display

Dynafor™ accessories

Harnesses

Belts

Lanyards and Energy Absorbers

Fall Arresters & Rope Grabs

Self Retracting Lifelines

Rescue and Emergency Evacuation

Horizontal Lifeline Systems

Vertical Lifeline Systems

Confined Space Systems

Fall Protection Kits

Anchorage Connectors & Snap hooks

Accessories

Tieback anchors